Welcome to Hoddlesden St Paul’s
Outstanding education in a caring village community
From age 3 to 11, our CUBE curriculum and Christian values help every child thrive, with on-site wraparound care before, after and during holidays.
Welcome to our school
Welcome to Hoddlesden St Paul’s Church of England Primary School, a vibrant and happy school family where we all pride ourselves on being the best we can be.
Our school is a fantastic place to learn, achieve and thrive. With excellent teaching and an engaging curriculum we are committed to help every child excel and reach their potential – academically and socially.
Read moreTeaching isn’t just a profession, it’s the art of lighting a path where others can learn to walk on their own.
Mr Christopher Dugdale
Head Teacher
So in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.
Romans 12:5
Outstanding outcomes, whole-child growth
At St Paul’s, children are supported to achieve academically, grow in confidence and develop the values they need to flourish.
Ofsted Outstanding
Outstanding in all areas, Ofsted, 2024.
SIAMS Outstanding
Our distinctively Christian ethos has been recognised.
CUBE Curriculum
A coherent curriculum that builds knowledge, skills and rich experiences.
External Reviews
Strong safeguarding and highly effective SEND provision.
We are an outstanding village school where every child is known, grows in character, and goes beyond — with wraparound care from 7:30am to 6pm.
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Admissions
We admit 30 pupils per year group and welcome children into our governor-led pre-school (26 places). Come and see us, book a tour today
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Pre-School
A nurturing start for 3–4s with experienced key workers and a curriculum that builds curiosity and confidence.
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Go Beyond
Flexible, familiar wraparound run by our own team — breakfast, after-school and holidays.
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Parents' Evening (Night 1)
Parents' Evening (Night 2)
Children in Need
Non-uniform – wear something spotty or yellow
Open Day Tours – Reception and Pre-School
10.00am and 1.30pm
Odd Socks Day
Normal uniform and odd socks
Year 5 Trip to Alton Observatory
Dates are subject to change. Please check the calendar for the most up to date information.
Every child deserves outstanding education in a caring Christian community that helps them flourish
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🌍🗺️ **Geography Explorers in Year 2!** 🌎✨
Our fantastic **Year 2 geographers** have been busy exploring the world! 🌍🔎
Using atlases, the children located different countries around the globe before investigating the **Equator** and sorting countries into the **Northern and Southern Hemispheres**. 🧭🌎
It was wonderful to see the children developing their map-reading skills, geographical knowledge and curiosity about our amazing world! 🌟👏
**Well done, Year 2!** 💚🌍
#year2 #geography #littlegeographers #exploringourworld #northernhemisphere #southernhemisphere #MapSkills #learningisfun #stpaulshoddlesden #PrimarySchoolLearning …
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A huge well done to all of this week’s Hoddlesden Hero winners for showing our school values and being amazing role models around school. We are so proud of you all! 👏❤️
Remember, if your child has earned their Hoddlesden Hero reward this half term, they are invited to a special non-uniform reward day at the end of the half term! 🌟
#HoddlesdenHeroes #ProudSchool #CelebratingSuccess #SchoolValues #PositiveRoleModels #StPaulsHoddlesden …
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❤️ **We Will Remember Them** ❤️
This morning, our **KS2 Values Committee** had the honour of attending the **Darwen Schools’ Remembrance Service**. Following the service, the children visited the war graves of six local heroes who lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars, laying crosses in their memory. 🌺
We are incredibly proud of our children, who showed such respect, kindness and thoughtfulness throughout the visit. It was especially lovely to hear volunteers at the cemetery comment on just how polite and respectful they had been. ❤️
A truly meaningful experience and an important opportunity for our children to reflect on the courage, sacrifice and selflessness of those who gave so much for our freedom.
🌺 **Lest We Forget.** 🌺
#LestWeForget #Remembrance #RemembranceDay #WeWillRememberThem #DarwenSchools #KS2ValuesCommittee #SchoolValues #Respect #ProudSchool #StPaulsHoddlesden #Community #LearningBeyondTheClassroom …
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🎄❤️ School & Church Fundraising Together! ❤️🎄
👕 Non-Uniform Day – Friday 27th November
Donations of wine, good-quality used toys or tombola prizes are warmly welcomed!
🎅 Christmas Fair – Sunday 6th December, 10am–12pm
🌳 All school fundraising will support the creation of Hoddlewood, a wonderful natural resource for everyone to enjoy.
❤️ Thank you for supporting our school, church and wider community. Together we can make a real difference!
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💚🌾 A HUGE THANK YOU! 🌾💚
A massive thank you to St Paul's Hoddlesden CE School community for their fantastic donation of 67.1kg of food to Blackburn Foodbank for Harvest 2026! 🙌💚
Your kindness and generosity will make a real difference to local individuals and families facing difficult times across Blackburn with Darwen. 🥫🛒
It's wonderful to see our younger generation coming together to support their local community! 💚
Together, we can make a difference! 💚🌾
#BlackburnFoodbank #ThankYou #StPaulsHoddlesden #Harvest2026 #HarvestFestival #CommunitySpirit #SupportingLocalFamilies #BlackburnWithDarwen #MakingADifference #TogetherWeThrive #FoodbankSupport #KindnessMatters …
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🌟🏆 GOOD BEHAVIOUR DESERVES A LITTLE EXTRA GLOW! 🏆🌟
💚💛💙 GLOW IN THE DARK DODGEBALL! 💙💛💚
What an absolutely brilliant time we had enjoying our Glow in the Dark Dodgeball session as our special half-termly behaviour reward! 🤩🎉
The children had an AMAZING time dodging, ducking, diving and laughing their way through a fantastic, action-packed session! 🏐✨ There was plenty of excitement, teamwork, energy and, of course, lots of smiling faces! 😁🙌
At our school, we believe that kindness, respect, positive attitudes and making good choices deserve to be recognised and celebrated. ❤️
Throughout each half term, our children are encouraged to show these qualities every single day, and it's wonderful to be able to reward those who consistently demonstrate our school values and set such a fantastic example to others. 🌟👏
These special treats are a lovely way of reminding our children that their everyday efforts, positive choices and exemplary behaviour really do matter! 🥰🏆
A HUGE THANK YOU to #ProgressiveSports for providing such a fun and memorable experience. The children absolutely loved it! 💚✨
Keep shining, keep making those brilliant choices and keep being the very best you can be! 🌟❤️
#GlowInTheDarkDodgeball #BehaviourRewards #PositiveBehaviour #SchoolValues #MakingGoodChoices #CelebratingSuccess #RewardingExcellence #ProudOfOurPupils #ProgressiveSports #SchoolFun #ShiningStars #PositiveChoices #MakingMemories 🌟 …
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